1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
In the end, reason triumphed over adventurism at the Spanish court.
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
This new group eventually triumphed.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
The University of San Diego’s men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams each posted a pair of victories this past week while three Toreros tennis players triumphed at a major event.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Both teams boast a 2-1 record in conference play this campaign and reunite almost exactly one year after the Huskies triumphed 27-17 in their most recent matchup.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Gauff triumphed 6-4, 7-5 for her second title of 2025, and her first WTA 1000 title of the year.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Abby Kent scored the lone goal, and Maeve McCardle stopped six shots as Manchester Essex triumphed 1-0 against Gloucester.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Team World, however, would strike first on Sunday, as the doubles team of Alcaraz and Ruud triumphed over Michelsen and Opelka.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
This new group eventually triumphed.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
The University of San Diego’s men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams each posted a pair of victories this past week while three Toreros tennis players triumphed at a major event.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Both teams boast a 2-1 record in conference play this campaign and reunite almost exactly one year after the Huskies triumphed 27-17 in their most recent matchup.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Gauff triumphed 6-4, 7-5 for her second title of 2025, and her first WTA 1000 title of the year.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Abby Kent scored the lone goal, and Maeve McCardle stopped six shots as Manchester Essex triumphed 1-0 against Gloucester.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Team World, however, would strike first on Sunday, as the doubles team of Alcaraz and Ruud triumphed over Michelsen and Opelka.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That reasoning was ultimately validated in court, and the federal government prevailed.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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While DeMario and her son have delighted their community each year with the annual attraction, the neighborhood is giving back to them, too.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Viral Reaction TikTok users were delighted by the clip, with comments including.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The duo exulted in success and strove to support a young family in a fickle industry.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Where Godard and his collaborators exulted in their freedom, Linklater was intent on painstaking accuracy.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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